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HUNTER COLLEGE

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The National Center for Child Welfare Excellence, Silberman School of Social Work at HunterCollege through a partnership with the New York City Administration for Children Services (ACS)supports continuous quality improvements efforts and implements, evaluates, and continuouslyimproves transfer of learning strategies for the Office of Training and Workforce Development.
The Office of Training and Workforce Development provides foundational and continuouslearning for child welfare and juvenile justice direct service staff and supervisors through the ACSJames Satterwhite Academy and Workforce Institute. Through the use of simulation, coaching andother best practices in adult learning, staff develop strengths-based skills to protect and supportthe children, youth and families of New York City. The ACS James Satterwhite Academy (JSA)focuses on establishing the foundations of fundamental practice for newly hired staff andsupervisors. The ACS Workforce Institute (WI) provides ongoing professional skills developmentfor staff and supervisors at ACS and its many partner agencies across the child welfare and juvenilejustice sectors.

https://www.nycacstraining.org
Through the Silberman School of Social Work and ACS JSA partnership, the Practice Instructorwill join a dynamic team responsible for supporting the transfer of learning for new CPS as theyparticipate in an intensive classroom and on the job learning experience during their first 41 dayson the job. Practice Instructors develop and facilitate practice opportunities for onboarding CPSto demonstrate skills learned both in the classroom and through observation during their on-thejob learning (OJL) period. This includes skill and knowledge assessments of learners throughoutthe onboarding training experience.
Reporting to the Practice Instructor Supervisor, the Practice Instructor will work closely with ACSstaff, CUNY partners and consultants to implement and coordinate all activities of the PracticeInstructor function, including support of new Child Protective Specialists as they navigate thepractice core training and on-the-job learning experience. The position will work with a team oftraining supervisors at the James Satterwhite Academy (JSA), and also work closely with the Staff
Development Coordinators within the Division of Child Protection to assure the classroomlearning experience is reinforced by the on-the-job experience.

This position will play a key role in the coordination of the on-boarding experience, includingclassroom time and on-the-job learning.

The position will be responsible to assure that all traineesare appropriately prepared to take on the challenging work of becoming a Child Protective
Specialist. This position will serve as a key liaison within the Supporting Knowledge into Practice team to integrate all of the aspects of the on-boarding process.
Responsibilities of this position include:
Supporting the transfer of knowledge of trainees through the on-boarding process,including participating in practice core trainings
Designing and implementing activities that support the transfer of learning of knowledgeand skills learned in the classroom and integrate the on-the-job learning experiences

Facilitating Touch Points within the CPS Post CORE Bridge Program to support the application of newly learned skills, assess competence, and provide strengths-based feedback

Facilitating Skills Practice Assessment days to support the application of newly learnedskills, assess competence, and provide strengths-based feedback
Assessing trainees during their on-the-job experiences to determine strengths and areas ofneed, and to provide developmental feedback
Working closely with Staff Development Coordinators and Training Unit staff in theDivision of Child Protection to support trainees in the boroughs to reinforce classroomlearning through on-the-job experiences
Providing trainees with technical and adaptive support at the end of each module to assurethey are able to meet the appropriate competency level
Participating in SKIP team meetings
Working collaboratively with the SKIP Borough Based Coach who provides support to Training Unit supervisor in order to support the new trainee
Participating in special assignments as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Social Services, preferred degree in social work
Preference for candidates who have experience using coaching and skills such asmotivational interviewing and assessment of risk and safety

Preference to applicants with prior knowledge/experience in child welfare
Sensitivity and experience working with diverse cultural and linguistic populations
A minimum of 2 years of public and/or private agency experience working within a childwelfare orjuvenile justice system
A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a social service setting
Ability to travel between program locations to support program staff as needed

Preferred Skills:
The preferred candidate should possess knowledge of child welfare and an ability to work onmultiple projects effectively and efficiently, ability to positively engage with partners in variouslevels of hierarchy; strong communication skills; ability to work as part of a team, as well asindependently to achieve necessary results; capability to prioritize tasks and manage multipleprojects at one time; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong organizational skillsand attention to detail; and commitment to a collegial workplace is required.
Hours: 35 hours/week (daily schedule 9am-5pm, with some occasional evening hours required). Currently on a hybrid schedule.

Pay Range:

$80,0000

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